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Good reads: editor’s picks

Good reads: editor’s picks

Plus Living editor Stuart Dye shares his favourite reads of 2025. The Loneliness of Sonia...

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Does hay fever signal deeper issues?

Does hay fever signal deeper issues?

The short answer is no. Most of the time, hay fever, also known as allergic...

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New retirement village for Greenmeadows

New retirement village for Greenmeadows

Hawke’s Bay is a picturesque part of the world to retire in and one of...

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Make your own dog treats

Make your own dog treats

There’s something quietly joyful about baking for your dog. Maybe it’s the thump of an...

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New research reveals retirement home shortage

New research reveals retirement home shortage

If you are retired, or beginning to think about your housing options for the years...

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Demolition ends long decline of historic Antonio Hall

Demolition ends long decline of historic Antonio Hall

After its heritage protection was removed, a neglected Christchurch mansion will be demolished and replaced...

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Retirement village considers electric vehicle ban

Retirement village considers electric vehicle ban

An Auckland retirement village is considering an electric vehicle ban due to concerns about fires....

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Easy, satisfying two-ingredient recipes

Easy, satisfying two-ingredient recipes

If you’re low on time, short on ingredients, or just craving something simple and comforting,...

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Why we should eat clean

Why we should eat clean

Ultra-processed foods dominate New Zealand diets, a new study has found. It’s causing a surge...

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